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Meaning of dilapidated
The primary meaning of "dilapidated" refers to something that has fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, often due to neglect or age.
Etymology of dilapidated
The word "dilapidated" has its roots in the Latin words "dilapidare," meaning "to squander" or "to waste," and the past participle "dilapidatus," which is derived from "dilapidare"
The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe something that has fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration
Synonyms
dilapidated
decayed
crumbling
ruined
run-down
shabby
tattered
worn-out
decrepit
deteriorated
faded
frayed
impaired
mangy
miserable
neglected
ramshackle
rickety
seedy
shattered
shoddy
tumbledown
tumble-down
worn
beat-up
dog-eared
down-at-heel
fallen-in
moth-eaten
ragged
decrepit
broken-down
crumbling
disrepair
faded
crumbling
deteriorating
Definitions
- The word "dilapidated" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of a building or structure) in a state of disrepair or deterioration, often due to neglect or age
- + (of a person or thing) weakened or impaired, often due to age, illness, or neglect
Usage Examples
- The dilapidated mansion had been abandoned for decades and was in a state of severe disrepair
- * The dilapidated state of the road made it difficult to drive, with potholes and cracks covering the entire surface
- * After years of neglect, the once-beautiful park was left in a dilapidated state, with broken benches and overgrown vegetation
Antonyms
pristine
immaculate
flawless
perfect
new
modern
renovated
restored
refurbished
rebuilt
reconstructed
revitalized
renewed
rejuvenated
refreshed
spotless
clean
tidy
orderly
well-maintained
maintained
preserved
protected
conserved
intact
unblemished
unbroken
undamaged